Due to the death of Osama bin Laden, the NBA is requiring the United Center to screen all patrons planning to enter the arena to watch Bulls/Hawks series opener.
United Center will have metal detectors: ESPN Chicago
The Latest on the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Here is a preview of the pivotal game. [LakersNation]
The Latest on the NBA
The Kings will remain in Sacramento for next season. [Sports Illustrated]
Carlos Boozer of the Chicago Bulls is expected to play in tonight’s game. [ESPN Chicago]
Doc Rivers says Shaquille O’Neal will be ready to play in Game 3. [Slam Magazine]
Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau has been named 2010-2011 NBA Coach of the Year. [Slam Magazine]
NBA Playoffs- Results for May 1st, 2011
Miami Heat-99 Boston Celtics-90-F (Miami leads series 1-0)
Memphis Grizzlies-114 Oklahoma City Thunder-101-F (Memphis leads series 1-0)
NBA Playoffs- Schedule for May 2nd, 2011
Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls- Game 1- TNT- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST
Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers- Game 2- TNT- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST